Financial Performance (Q2 FY27)
- Revenue from Operations: ₹2,820 crores, representing 24.3% year-on-year growth and 9.3% sequential growth
- Geographical Breakdown:
- India Business: ₹1,155 crores (12% YoY growth)
- International Business: ₹1,665 crores (34.5% YoY growth), constituting 59% of total revenue
- Europe & UK: ₹604 crores (36% YoY growth)
- Canada: ₹431 crores (24% YoY growth)
- Rest of World: ₹630 crores (41% YoY growth)
- Gross Margin: 59.5%, improved by 110 basis points sequentially due to business and product mix
- Employee Costs: ₹435 crores (13% increase YoY)
- Other Expenses: ₹669 crores (20% increase YoY), primarily due to higher sales and R&D expenditure
- R&D Investment: ₹111 crores (4% of revenue)
- EBITDA (ex-other income): ₹575 crores (31% YoY growth)
- EBITDA Margin: 20.4%, expanded by 100 basis points YoY and 70 basis points sequentially
- Other Income: ₹16 crores (compared to ₹39 crores last year due to lower foreign exchange gains)
- Depreciation & Amortization: ₹110 crores (in line with Q1)
- Finance Cost: ₹36 crores (reflecting increased borrowings for acquisition-related payouts)
- Profit Before Tax: ₹446 crores (31% YoY growth)
- Effective Tax Rate: 27%
- Profit After Tax: ₹325 crores (29% YoY growth)
- PAT Margin: 11.5% (45 basis point improvement YoY)
First Half FY27 Performance
- Revenue: ₹5,401 crores (23.6% YoY growth)
- EBITDA: ₹1,083 crores (28.6% YoY growth)
- EBITDA Margin: 20% (80 basis point expansion)
- Profit After Tax: ₹618 crores (33% YoY growth)
- PAT Margin: 11.4% (75 basis point expansion)
Business Performance Highlights
India Business:
- Achieved 12% YoY growth to ₹1,155 crores
- Second consecutive quarter of double-digit growth (improved from 10% in Q1)
- Organic growth was 10% versus 6% in Q1
- Primary growth drivers: Women's health, cardiometabolic, and CNS portfolios
- Zuventus performance improved sequentially with key brands showing good traction
- Consumer Health business gaining traction with brands Bitter Drops and Galact
- Focus on making big brands bigger, improving field force productivity, and building scale in chronic and specialty therapies
International Business:
- Europe growth driven by strong performance across UK and Continental Europe, led by base portfolio, new launches, and scale-up of liposomal amphotericin B
- Canada growth driven by base business and recent launches, with further launches expected in second half
- Rest of World growth accelerated by ARV business strength and non-ARV expansion through new launches in Latin America, CIS, Asia, and Africa
Corporate Actions
- Board approved amalgamation of Zuventus Healthcare and Emcutix Biopharmaceuticals (wholly-owned subsidiaries) into Emcure on October 12, 2026
- Part of "One Emcure" vision to simplify group holding structure
- Subject to necessary approvals including NCLT
- Zuventus brand and teams remain integral part of India business
- Expected synergies in back-end operations and corporate functions
R&D and Pipeline Updates
- Received over 20 product approvals during the quarter
- Key approvals: liposomal amphotericin B in Brazil and Mexico; bevacizumab for wet AMD in India
- Positive recommendation from India's Subject Expert Committee for lenacapavir injection for PrEP indication
- Filed dossier with WHO and US FDA for lenacapavir
- R&D investments to step up in second half as per plan
Capital Structure and Debt Position
- Net Debt (as of September 2026): ₹1,317 crores (increase of ₹263 crores over March 2026)
- Acquisition-related payouts of ₹551 crores in first half, including:
- Final payout for Canada acquisition
- Acquisition of minority stake in Genova
- Payment towards UK product portfolio
- Company remains committed to becoming net cash by end of FY28
Guidance and Outlook
- Revenue Growth: Revised upward to exceed 20% for FY27 (from previous mid-teens guidance)
- EBITDA Margin Improvement: Expected at upper end of guidance range of 75-100 basis points
- Momentum expected to continue in second half across all geographies
- Confidence in achieving 5-year goals and creating long-term value
Management Commentary
- Domestic business expected to accelerate in second half with growth in line or slightly above industry
- International business, particularly ROW and Europe, scaling up better than expected
- ARV business showing strong order book for second half
- Expect to be at or above industry growth rate by exit of FY27
- Profitability hierarchy: India remains most profitable, followed by Europe and Canada (international businesses); ARV segment has lower margin profile
- Lenacapavir expected to be margin accretive to ARV portfolio in medium term
- No significant product concentration in international business
Operational Metrics
- MR count remains at approximately 4,100-4,200 with no near-term additions planned
- In-licensed products contribute high teens to India sales
- Biosimilars contribute approximately 10% to India sales, lower internationally
- ARV contribution to Rest of World business approximately 50% in Q2 (down from 67% in Q1)
- Expected ARV contribution of 50-55% for FY27
Product Specific Updates
- Liposomal amphotericin B: Key growth driver in Europe, penetrated approximately 50% of European markets (20 countries remaining)
- Treprostinil: Expected to contribute significantly in Europe as attractive margin product
- Poviztra (obesity treatment): Gaining traction, ranked number 4 brand in IQVIA, expected to improve ranking
- Semaglutide: Supplies expected for Quebec partner Dr. Reddy's in November 2026; filing planned in Canada in coming months
Market Context
- IPM growth picking up due to increased healthcare access, demand for quality branded generics, and GLP-1 category driving additional diagnostics
- Obesity market contributing significantly to overall market growth
- Some impact from imported raw material cost increases, freight costs, and insurance costs, partially offset by favorable currency impact